Eclipse Theatre to Continue 2013 'Alan Ayckbourn' Season with BEDROOM FARCE, 7/28-9/1

Eclipse Theatre Company, the only theatre company in the Midwest to feature the works of one playwright in one season, will continue their 2013 season featuring the works of Sir Alan Ayckbourn with his hilarious comedy Bedroom Farce, directed by Remy Bumppo Theatre Artistic Director Nick Sandys.

Trevor and Susannah's marriage is on the rocks. They inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. Taking place in the three beleaguered couples' bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of codependence and dysfunction beds, tempers, and domestic order are ruffled, leading all The Players to a hilariously touching epiphany. Remy Bumppo Theatre's new Artistic Director and Jeff Award Winning artist Nick Sandys makes his Eclipse Theatre directorial debut.

Bedroom Farce runs approximately two hours with one intermission. Postshow discussions with the cast and crew will be held following all Sunday matinees except opening and closing weekends (free with paid ticket).

Performances run at The Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL. Some street parking; Wellington El stop (Brown); Lincoln #11 Bus. Pay and Display parking at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church lots, on Southport and on Oakdale. Disability accessible.

Press Opening is Sunday, July 28th, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. (reception following) with the official opening on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Closes on Sunday, September 1st, 2013

For tickets, call the Athenaeum Theatre Box Office at 7739356875, (open Wednesday Sunday, noon to last curtain) or purchase online at www.eclipsetheatre.com. Prices: $28 for all regular performances (halfprice rush tickets available); $18 for previews; $8 for industry members at all previews with headshot/card; $23 for each ticket in groups of ten or more, $23 for seniors with ID, $18 for students.

CAST: Eclipse Ensemble Members Stephen Dale (Nick), Joe McCauley (Trevor), Nina O'Keefe (Susannah), and JP Pierson (Malcolm); with guest artists Sasha Gioppo (Jan), BrIan Parry (Ernest), Donna Steele (Delia), and Emily Tate (Kate).

CREATIVE TEAM: Eclipse Ensemble Members Sally Eames (Dialect Coach), Sarah Moeller (Dramaturg), JP Pierson (Casting Director), Kevin Scott (CoProducer), Nathaniel Swift (CoProducer). Guest artists Kathleen Dickinson (Stage Manager), Beth Golemo (Props Design), Morgan Lake (Sound Design), Rachel Lambert (Costume Design), Michael McNamara (Lighting Design), Rebecca Ross (Assistant Stage Manager), Nick Sandys (Director), and Mike Winkelman (Set Design).

Eclipse Theatre Company presents the work of one playwright each season. Eclipse offers the audience an opportunity, unique in the Midwest, to journey through the playwright's works. Join Eclipse in exploring the breadth and depth of a playwright's artistic worlds. One playwright, one season, one illuminating journey.